I went to the farmers market, and came home with a gigantic bag of Brussel sprouts that transformed into some delicious Maple Glazed Ginger Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan Pesto Brussels Sprouts, Red Hot Brussels Sprouts, and Sesame Soy Brussels Sprouts. On Insta, I asked ya’ll to throw some Brussels sprouts recipe ideas my way, and cooking inspiration came raining from the heavens! I was inspired to create not 1, but 4 different variations. These all came out absolutely amazing, and I literally have my vegetable intake covered for the week.
I could live on Brussels sprouts. I love everything about them, so this week was super enjoyable for me. Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrition. They are a huge source of potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin C. They’re also an excellent source of fiber. So your body will definitely be thanking you through these four recipes.
To start, the first recipe is Maple Glazed Ginger Brussels Sprouts. Cook some ginger in oil in a small pot for a couple of minutes. Then add in the Brussels sprouts and maple and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sprouts are deep golden brown.
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seed oil
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger finely chopped
- 3 cups of Brussel sprouts
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- Salt, to taste
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In a small pot, sauté ginger in oil for 2-3 minutes under medium flame.
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Then add in the Brussels sprouts and maple and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sprouts are deep golden brown.
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Salt, to taste
If that first recipe didn’t already have you salivating, let’s move on to the second! The next recipe is Parmesan Pesto Brussels Sprouts. Can you say delish? In a small pot, heat up some olive oil and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook this for 5 minutes with the cover on. Next throw in the pesto and cook for another couple of minutes. Once these beauts are all done, sprinkle with parmesan!
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 3 cups of Brussel sprouts
- 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce
- Pinch of parmesan
- Salt, to taste
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In a small pot, heat up olive oil and add Brussel sprouts. Cook for 5 minutes with the cover on.
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Add the pesto, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
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Top with a sprinkle of parmesan and salt, to taste
For those of you looking for more of a kick, this one is for you! These Red Hot Brussels Sprouts are that fire your life needs. In a small pot, heat some olive oil with paprika and cayenne. Cook for only about 30 seconds over low heat. Toss in the sprouts and cook for 5-6 minutes with the cover on. Top off with a pinch of salt!
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Pinch or 3 depending on how spicy you like things of cayenne pepper
- 3 cups of Brussel sprouts
- Salt to taste
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In a small pot, heat up olive oil and add paprika and cayenne pepper. Heat for 30 seconds over low heat.
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Add Brussel sprouts, and cook for 5-6 minutes with the cover on.
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Top with a pinch of salt.
And finally, for those of you looking for a saltier sensation, we’ve got Sesame Soy Brussels Sprouts. In a small pot, heat oil for 1 minute and then add the Brussels sprouts. Drizzle soy sauce into the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes with the cover on. Top off with some sesame seeds to complete!
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seed oil
- 3 cups of Brussel sprouts
- 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
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In a small pot, heat oil for 1 minute, and then add sprouts.
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Drizzle soy sauce into the pot, and cook for 5-6 minutes with the cover on. Turn off the heat.
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Top with sesame seeds.
Phew. I think we’ve concocted something for every one of your taste buds! No matter what flavors you’re feeling, we’ve got the trick with these recipes. Enjoy them on their own as one big bowl or pair with a hearty grain and protein for a complete meal. Which one of the recipes was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! xo
Wendy and Jess,
my fav is to roast sprouts(sprayed with pam) …….and sprinkle with lemon peppe while hot……….yum
I like three of your four …and will try them
slm
yumm! thanks for sharing!
These sound fantastic! We get four to six stalks of Brussels Sprouts from our CSA late each summer, and while my family is always happy to eat them sauteed in a little butter and mixed with bacon crumbles…I’ve been looking for more healthful options. I’m adding all four of these recipes to my file. Thank you!
You are welcome!